‘Sovereignty rests with UK’: Starmer govt rejects report of possible US ‘review’ on Falklands

‘Sovereignty rests with UK’: Starmer govt rejects report of possible US ‘review’ on Falklands

The UK government has firmly asserted that sovereignty over the Falkland Islands “rests with the UK”, pushing back against reports that the United States could reconsider its stance on the disputed territory.According to Reuters, a spokesperson for Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain’s position was “longstanding and unchanged”, emphasising that the islanders’ right to self-determination…

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‘Deeply unpleasant racist and Islamophobe’: UK man jailed for life for raping Sikh woman he mistook for Muslim | World News

‘Deeply unpleasant racist and Islamophobe’: UK man jailed for life for raping Sikh woman he mistook for Muslim | World News

John Ashby, a man from the UK who raped a Sikh woman after wrongly believing she was Muslim, has been given a life sentence. Ashby, who admitted his crimes earlier in the week, was sentenced on Friday.During sentencing at Birmingham Crown Court, Mr Justice Pepperall described Ashby as a “deeply unpleasant racist and Islamophobe”, as…

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Sergei Lavrov: 'Doctrine of dominance': Russia accuses US of energy grab, says Iran, Venezuela actions 'about oil'

Sergei Lavrov: ‘Doctrine of dominance’: Russia accuses US of energy grab, says Iran, Venezuela actions ‘about oil’

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has accused the United States of openly prioritising oil and energy dominance in its foreign policy, alleging that Washington’s military actions in countries such as Iran and Venezuela are driven by resource interests.In an interview with Russian state television, Lavrov said the US “cares only about its own well-being” and…

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Netanyahu: Netanyahu accuses Hezbollah of 'sabotaging' Lebanon peace push, says Donald Trump putting 'strong pressure' on Iran

Netanyahu: Netanyahu accuses Hezbollah of ‘sabotaging’ Lebanon peace push, says Donald Trump putting ‘strong pressure’ on Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on late Friday said efforts were underway to achieve a “historic peace” between Israel and Lebanon following a three-week ceasefire extension, while accusing Hezbollah of attempting to derail the process.In his first remarks since the truce extension, Netanyahu said he had held an “excellent conversation” with US President Donald Trump,…

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US justice dept closes criminal investigation into Fed chief Jerome Powell, clearing hurdle for Trump nominee Kevin Warsh

US justice dept closes criminal investigation into Fed chief Jerome Powell, clearing hurdle for Trump nominee Kevin Warsh

The US Justice Department is closing its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a move seen as removing a hurdle to the confirmation of Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the central bank, with Powell’s term as chair set to end on May 15.US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said the criminal probe into…

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"Vile person of the year": Candace Owens targeted by Donald Trump with doctored TIME cover, calls her “low IQ”

“Vile person of the year”: Candace Owens targeted by Donald Trump with doctored TIME cover, calls her “low IQ”

Donald Trump reignited his feud with Candace Owens by sharing a doctored magazine cover and calling her “low IQ.” The attack followed criticism of her remarks about Brigitte Macron. Owens responded sharply online, escalating tensions as their public dispute continues to draw attention across political and media circles. Once again, tensions between Donald Trump and…

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